CBS Baseball Picks: Who Will Win It All?
Contents
- Who will win the World Series?
- How the Cubs and White Sox can make the playoffs
- Why the Red Sox will be better in 2018
- The Yankees’ path to the playoffs
- Why the Astros will repeat as champions
- How the Dodgers can win it all
- Why the Nationals will be the best team in baseball
- How the Brewers can make the playoffs
- Why the Cardinals will be a force to be reckoned with
- Why the Mariners will be a surprise team in 2018
The MLB season is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making your predictions for who will win it all. CBS Sports has put together a list of their Top Picks for the World Series so be sure to check it out before making your own picks.
Who will win the World Series?
It’s that time of year again! The MLB playoffs are upon us, and that means it’s time to make our predictions for who will win it all.
The New York Yankees are always a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs, and this year is no exception. They’ve got a strong lineup and a pitching staff that can shut down any team in the league. We think they’re the favorites to win it all this year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are another team to watch out for. They’ve been one of the best teams in baseball all season, and they have the talent to go all the way. They’ll be a tough out for any team in the playoffs.
The Houston Astros are also a team to keep an eye on. They’ve got a lot of young talent, and they proved last year that they can hang with anybody in the postseason. We wouldn’t be surprised if they made a deep run this year.
So who do we think will win it all? We’re going with the Yankees. They’re just too strong from top to bottom, and we think they have what it takes to win it all.
How the Cubs and White Sox can make the playoffs
The Cubs and White Sox begin their seasons this week with both team’s fans hoping for a playoff berth.
The Cubs are coming off a mass exodus of players, losing key contributors like Kris Bryant Anthony Rizzo and Yu Darvish. They also have questions surrounding the health of star catcher Willson Contreras. Manager David Ross will have his work cut out for him if the team wants to make the playoffs.
The White Sox on the other hand, are fresh off a successful offseason in which they added veteran slugger Edwin Encarnacion and young phenom Luis Robert. With a strong pitching rotation led by Lucas Giolito, the White Sox are looking to make noise in the AL Central.
Why the Red Sox will be better in 2018
The Boston Red Sox underwent some big changes this offseason, adding J.D. Martinez and Eduardo Nunez to an already strong lineup. Martinez is one of the best hitters in baseball, and he should provide a big boost to a Boston offense that sometimes struggled to score runs last season. Nunez will add some much-needed depth to the infield, and he’s a solid hitter in his own right.
The Red Sox also made some significant changes to their pitching staff, adding Tyler Thornburg and Hector Velazquez to the bullpen. Thornburg is a very good relief pitcher who should help shore up a sometimes shaky Boston bullpen, while Velazquez is a versatile arm who can be used in a variety of ways.
All in all, the Red Sox have made some great additions this offseason, and they should be one of the best teams in baseball in 2018.
The Yankees’ path to the playoffs
The New York Yankees currently sit atop the American League East with a comfortable 6.5 game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays While their recent 9-1 stretch has been impressive, they have not exactly been dominant, as they have benefited from some timely hitting and strong pitching performances. Nevertheless, they have put themselves in a great position to make a run at the World Series
One of the main reasons why the Yankees have been so successful this season is because of their starting pitching. Theycurrently boast the best ERA in the majors, and their starters have been particularly good lately. In their last 10 games, Yankee starters have an ERA of 2.30, which is lowest in the majors during that stretch.
Another big reason for the Yankees’ success has been their power hitting. They currently lead the majors in home runs and they show no signs of slowing down. In fact, they seem to be getting better as the season goes on, as they are hitting more home runs per game in September than they have in any other month this season.
With a strong starting pitching staff and a dangerous lineup, the Yankees appear to be poised for a deep postseason run.
Why the Astros will repeat as champions
The Houston Astros are the defending World Series champions, and they have every reason to believe they can repeat in 2019. They have one of the best offenses in baseball, led by AL MVP Jose Altuve and a pitching staff that includes Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. The Astros are also very well-managed, with A.J. Hinch leading the way.
How the Dodgers can win it all
How the Dodgers can win it all
The LA Dodgers are one of the most talented teams in baseball. They have a deep lineup, a strong rotation, and a great bullpen. They also have the best record in baseball. So, how can they win it all?
The answer is simple: they need to keep doing what they’re doing. Their lineup is among the best in baseball, and their pitching staff is solid from top to bottom. As long as they continue to play at a high level, they should be able to win their division and make a deep run in the playoffs.
The key for the Dodgers will be to avoid injuries They’ve been relatively lucky in that department so far this season, but if they lose any of their Key Players to injury, it could be disastrous. Fortunately, they have depth at every position, so they should be able to weather any injuries that come their way.
If the Dodgers can stay healthy and play up to their potential, they should be able to win it all.
Why the Nationals will be the best team in baseball
The Nationals are one of the best teams in baseball and they have a great chance to win it all this year. They have a strong lineup, a great pitching staff, and a deep bench. They also have a lot of playoff experience, which will be important in the postseason.
How the Brewers can make the playoffs
The Milwaukee Brewers are currently in third place in the National League Central, but they have a chance to make the playoffs if they can win their final series against the Pittsburgh Pirates Here’s how they can do it:
1. The Brewers need to win their final series against the Pittsburgh Pirates
2. They also need the Chicago Cubs to lose their final series against the St. Louis Cardinals
3. If both of those things happen, the Brewers will be able to clinch a spot in the playoffs.
So, can the Brewers do it? It’s certainly possible, and they’ll be rooting for the Cubs to lose this weekend.
Why the Cardinals will be a force to be reckoned with
This season, the Cardinals are primed and ready to make a run at the title. Here are a few reasons why we think they’ll be a force to be reckoned with:
1. They’ve got a strong lineup from top to bottom.
2. They’re led by one of the best managers in baseball in Mike Matheny.
3. They have a deep pitching staff that can shut down any team.
4. They play in one of the best baseball stadiums in the country in Busch Stadium.
5. The fans in St. Louis are some of the most passionate in baseball and will be behind their team all season long
Why the Mariners will be a surprise team in 2018
The Seattle Mariners have made some serious changes to their roster this offseason, and they could be a surprise team in 2018. The biggest move was acquiring pitcher James Paxton from the Toronto Blue Jays Paxton is a solid #2 starter who will help take some of the pressure off of ace Felix Hernandez. The Mariners also added veteran bats in Dee Gordon and Ryon Healy, which should help improve their offense.
The AL West is a tough division, but the Mariners have the talent to compete for a playoff spot. If everything comes together, they could even make a run at the division title.